Chapter Thirteen: Mast-her Planning
"Presenting the I-She-U contact lenses!" announced Guy after they returned to the She-Lair, in a manner similar to a salesman giving a pitch, while holding a pink tinted contact lens on his index finger, "The one of a kind spy gear invented by one Agnes Shearson! It's got heat vision, night vision, and the ability to see security lasers! But wait, that's not all! They're also miniature video cameras capable of recording information for review by the one and only: Sheila!"
Once Guy was finished with his speech, a round of applause came from his audience of two. Kelly was clapping in a sardonic manner with a similar smile on her face, while Maz did both with enthusiasm. After they stopped clapping, and Guy stopped bowing, Kelly decided to ask the question that was bugging her: "Where exactly did you get those? I have done tons of research into SheZow's arsenal and those never came up!"
This time it was Sheila who responded: "Your Aunt Agnes created those contact lenses before she…met her end. Technically they are still in the experimental phase, but when Guy came to me asking for any spy equipment, theses lenses seemed perfect. Oh, by the way Guy, did you notice any side effects while wearing the lenses."
"Now that you mention it, my eyes become a little itchy after putting them on, but nothing too serious." said Guy, sure of his good health. But when Maz and Kelly looked closer at cornea, they realized that they were still pink even after taking off the lenses. Notice his sister and friend's odd looks, Guy took a look into a reflective screen on one of Sheila's monitors. Spotting the strange color, Guy looked at Sheila with a 'fix this now!' look.
"Don't worry," assured Sheila, "the color change is only temporary. Now if you would be so kind as to place the lenses on the scanner, I can review what you saw at Suarez Sensational." Guy did so, though still looking mad about having 'pink eyes.' As the scanner scanned the lenses, a high speed play back of Guy and Kelly's trip through Suarez Sensational appeared on the screen, from Guy's point of view.
After a few minutes, the icon of Sheila's lips appeared, with a thoughtful expression. Guy decided to break the silence; "Well?!"
"I have gone over the video footage and compared the faces you saw to various law enforcement databases. What I found was…shocking." said Sheila in a confused tone.
"What do you mean?" asked Kelly, worried at what new information Sheila discovered.
Suddenly, on the monitor, a picture of Rodolfo von Humerburg, the scientist working with Sartana, appeared on screen. "Dr. von Humerburg is currently wanted for unlawful experiments in cyber robotics and numerous hackings into government system."
"That guy! He seemed too afraid of his own shadow to be a super criminal!" exclaimed Guy, shocked at this revelation.
'That's not all. I also compared some of the models you saw in the 'presentation room' and came up with ex-military specialists and mercenaries." continued Sheila.
"So we've got a mad scientist and a group of soldiers working secretly with Sartana Suarez. That can't be good!" said Kelly, losing any final doubts about Sartana's dirty business.
"Can't we just go to the police with the info we got? I mean Sheila was able to get SheZow with that video from the cameras." said Maz, reminding everyone about the last fight SheZow had with La Bruja.
"The police already had a copy of the traffic cam footage. I simply made Officer Boxter aware of it. Besides, Sartana's lawyers would be able to dismiss this as an illegal search." said Sheila, shooting down Maz's idea.
"Then how is SheZow breaking in going to be anymore legit?" pointed out Maz.
"Because I'm going to be installing this!" said Guy, revealing what appeared to be a pink USB drive.
"What is that?" Kelly asked, curious.
"It is a portable modem, which will first download a worm into the computing systems at Suarez Sensational. The worm should allow me to gain access to Sartana's secret files. It is a closed computer system which is why I need a modem." explained Sheila.
"I'll sneak in. Sheila downloads the right files and sends them over to the police. Easy, peasy." said Guy confidently.
"That sounds a little too simple. How exactly are you going to sneak in? Pink isn't really a stealthy color." pointed out Kelly.
"I've already thought up a solution to that problem. You go girl!" said Guy, transforming into SheZow, "Remember how I tried to go 'graphic novel.' Well, Sheila help me put in a little feature for the Cuteility Belt." And with that, Guy turned a knob on the belt and the costume turned black, "Huh, pretty cool right!"
"Need I remind you why you went back to pink? Does the phrase 'If SheZow doesn't wear pink, her powers go on the blink' ring any bells?" said Kelly, somewhat outrages that Guy didn't seem to learn his lesson from last time.
"Relax Kelly! Sheila and I already tested that out. We found out that when I am wearing black as SheZow, I still have my super speed, super agility, and SheSP, and that all of the equipment works fine. And if I get into any trouble…" SheZow reaches for the same knob and turns it again and returns to pink, "Presto chango, SheZow's back to top form."
Kelly still had a doubtful look on her face, but then sighs and says, "The plan sounds good, but there is still one problem: Sartana. If she is La Bruja, then she could be setting a trap for you."
SheZow looked down at the ground, when Maz said, "That's why SheZow isn't going in alone!" Into the conversation and plan stepped Maz, in his latest attempt at being SheZow's sidekick. He was wearing what a first looked like a traditional burglar's outfit, with the black sweater and pants, and balaclava. What made it different was that there where white spots in different sizes all over the outfit. "Behold, the Spotter!" declared Maz, proud of his creation.
SheZow looked over Maz's latest creation with a bemused look. "Well, the name is certainly spot-on!" said Guy, using the humor to keep him centered before getting serious, "Maz, I am going to need you to stay in the Sheicle this time."
"What!" exclaimed Maz, hoping to get in on the action. "But you need me! In case you forgot, I helped you escape La Bruja at least twice!"
"Which is why you need to stay in the Sheicle." Said SheZow, hoping to placate Maz, "Look, the Sheicle is tuned into my camouflage system, so if I turn it off, you'll be the first to know if I'm in trouble."
"Also, the Sheicle will act as a relay for the information I will be downloading off of Sartana's network." added Sheila, "I will need someone to protect the Sheicle during the download."
"Fine." said Maz, still mad at not being part of the break-in, "You'd better not be punking me."
"Perish the thought." said Sheila, slightly offended that Maz would think she would lie.
"Okay," said SheZow as he and Maz, leapt into the newly black Sheicle, "Let's go pay an unofficial visit to Sartana!"
Disclaimer: I don't own SheZow. Want to know one of the hardest parts. Coming up with new sidekick alias for Maz! I think this one is okay, but if anyone has any suggestions for others they would be appreciated. I would be sure to credit you for the idea.